Most 17 racers use cassette tape on each bridle wire. I like to make the tape long enough that it almost reaches the opposite bridle. That way, when sailing downwind you can easily tell what your angle is by looking at the tail of the windward tape. For example, if it's pointing directly at the opposite bridle, you're at 90 deg.

Is Paul bringing his 17 to Saylorville? Chris and I will be on 17s and poss. one more from Clear lake. I am going to try to get Volkman to come down also. We are also coming to Wichita! we will see you soon!

Paul's in Ft. Collins, Colorado now getting ready for school, and besides, I don't have the comp-tip swapped out yet. It'd be great to see John again, great sailor, hope he comes.Good move coming to Wichita, always a good turn-out of 17's.See ya'll at Rogers'